Cheese Chicken Nuggets

Cheese Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Nuggets:

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (3 large pieces)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, or gluten-free potato starch
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (1 1/3 cups, grated)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil (or any high-heat cooking oil), for frying

For the Garlic Aioli (optional):

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

1. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts into 1/3-inch thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. In the mixing bowl, add the remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. For the garlic aioli (if using), combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, the pressed garlic clove, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.

Serve the chicken nuggets hot, with the garlic aioli on the side if desired.

Enjoy!